Radio COMNETU
Education
11 September 2026, 10:30 pm
Omoro District Releases 2026 PLE Mock Results, Decries Poor Performance
By Our Reporter Omoro District has officially released the 2026 PLE Mock results for 3,243 candidates, with leaders raising alarm over poor performance and declining education standards. The results were officially declared by District Chairperson Hon. Okot Andrew Obibi at…
11 September 2026, 4:39 pm
Okwerodot leaders order crackdown on parents over school absenteeism
By Baker Okello Leaders in Okwerodot Sub-county, Kole District, have resolved to launch a strict enforcement operation targeting parents and guardians who fail to send their school-age children back to school when the third term begins on September 14, 2026.…
11 September 2026, 3:51 pm
Over 1,000 Pupils at Risk as Aketo Primary School Appeals for Urgent Support
By Odongo Daniel and Ogolo Ian Smith Aketo Primary School in Apac District has appealed to the government, non-governmental organisations and other well-wishers for urgent assistance after a storm damaged the school’s infrastructure and destroyed learning materials. The storm struck…
11 September 2026, 10:27 am
Government Approves 2,790 Students for Higher Education Loans
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, has approved 2,790 students to benefit from the Higher Education Students’ Financing Scheme for the 2026/2027 academic year. The announcement was made yesterday in Kampala by…
10 September 2026, 2:46 pm
27 pupils in Apac District attain first grade in 2026 mock exams
By Ogolo Ian Smith Only 27 pupils who sat the 2026 Mock Examinations in Apac District attained First Grade, according to results released on wednesday at Apac District Council Hall. A total of 2,027 candidates registered for the examinations this…
9 September 2026, 6:25 pm
Agago to arrest loitering children in school attendance campaign
By Geoffrey Okwong Agago District authorities have announced plans to arrest children found loitering in markets, trading centres and other public places during school hours as part of a new campaign aimed at improving school attendance. The campaign follows a…
8 September 2026, 2:26 pm
Lira’s Truth Primary School crowned national debate champions
By Hillary Opio Truth Nursery and Primary School in Ngetta, Lira City, has raised the flag of Lango Sub-region after emerging as the overall champion in a national debate competition held in Wakiso District. The competition, which attracted schools from…
7 September 2026, 7:35 am
Oyam blind student seeks digital support to access education
By Eman Yonah Oruk Two people with disabilities in Oyam District appeal for support with education and leadership responsibilities. Ojok Innocent, a blind orphan currently in Senior Four at St Francis School for the Blind in Soroti, has received support…
4 September 2026, 12:29 pm
Head teachers protest public humiliation during Balaam’s anti-corruption tours
By Isaac Okello Secondary school head teachers have expressed concern over what they describe as public humiliation by the Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, during his ongoing anti-corruption tours across the country. More than 1,000 head teachers under the…
27 August 2026, 10:04 am
87 Ugandan students released for government scholarships abroad
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Education and Sports has officially released 87 Ugandan students who have secured scholarships to pursue bachelor’s, master’s and PhD programmes at institutions of higher learning abroad. The beneficiaries will undertake their studies in countries…